Cannes Audience Gives ‘Hope’ A 7-Minute Standing Ovation
Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller 'Hope' received a seven-minute standing ovation at its Cannes premiere. The film, which runs for two hours and forty minutes, features several action-packed sequences that thrilled the audience. Despite some tempered enthusiasm, the reception was largely positive, highlighting the film's engaging elements.
- ▪'Hope' is a sci-fi thriller directed by Na Hong-jin.
- ▪The film was praised for its action set pieces during the Cannes premiere.
- ▪It features a star-studded cast including Hwang Jung-min and Alicia Vikander.
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Na Hong-jin and Taylor Russell at the 'Hope' screening in Cannes Andreas Rentz/Getty Images Filmmaker Na Hong-Jin’s in Competition sci-fi thriller Hope received a seven-minute standing ovation in Cannes this evening. Filmmaker Na Hong-jin praises audience for staying with his 2 hour 40 minute epic alien thriller Hope. During the premiere screening at least three incredible action set pieces drew exuberant applause pic.twitter.com/LLb4FEJYuY— Deadline (@DEADLINE) May 17, 2026 Na praised the audience for staying with his two hour and forty minute epic alien thriller. During the premiere screening, at least three incredible action set-pieces drew exuberant applause. Had it ended 20 minutes earlier, the applause would’ve been through the roof. There was enthusiasm, but it was tempered.
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